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- Phoenix Ghanaian Adventist Church Holds First Meeting
By: Isaac Amo-Kyereme
It was just complete joy and ecstasy when on January 8th 2011, over 60 Ghanaian Adventists in Phoenix, Arizona, gathered to have their first worship together as a church. It was a long awaited dream come true.
Blessed with a pool of highly knowledgeable people, the Sabbath school was just a delight to participate in. Led by Dr Yaw Ababio Boateng, members shared the experiences on the topic “Divine provision for Anxiety”
There was nothing to show that this was a new group meeting for the first time. With a well structured youth choir and a vibrant Heavenly Jewels singing group already established, there was no shortage of music. Should you visit the church ask the wonderful youth choir to sing “ Plenty Good Room” for you.
If you also have a story to be read ask for young Michael Botchwa to read it but don’t be surprised if he recites the story from memory.
Preaching the sermon, the President of PaGAF, Dr Isaac Fordjour, who due to flight interruptions stayed long hours in a couple of airports before getting to phoenix, charged the new church to ready to go the “John the Baptist Way” if this group is to stay. Preaching from John 3:30, he reminded members gathered of the need for each one of them to embrace the spirit of humility so the Lord can use them. “ God is able to use anything or person he chooses but the vessel must first empty himself to receive him” he said. “Like John the Baptist, we must be happy to decrease so God can increase in us if we are to become true witnesses of Christ” He concluded.
After Ms. Dorothy Aning had taken the congregation to the throne of Grace through a prayer song, Eld Fordjour placed the group into the hands of God for His Divine guidance.
The service was very enjoyable.
Many members this reporter spoke to wondered as to why it had taken so long to get the group going.
The group for now meets every second Sabbath of the month at 1188 W. Galveston St, Chandler, AZ 85224. For further details contact Elder Odomso Akuoko on is 6143060649 or Leonard Oppong- Brenyah on 480 734 9191
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PAGAF AT RETREAT HONORS DR PAUL YEBOAH IN ARIZONA
By Isaac Amo-Kyereme
The Pacific Ghanaian Adventist Fellowship, PAGAF, the umbrella body coordinating the activities of Ghanaian Adventist fellowships along the Pacific coast of America has held its second annual retreat inArizona. The Retreat which had as its theme "Empowering The Saints" had about 300 delegates from the states of Oregon, California, Texas, Colorado and Tennessee attending . Also present as guests were Pastors Kwasi Sarpong, Amofah A. Asamoah and Eld Osei Agyena , President, Secretary and Treasurer respectfully of the North American Ghanaian Adventist organization secretariat. Also present were Pastor Dr. I. B. Boateng of the Columbus Ohio Ghanian church as well as Pastor Dr. Emmanuel Osei of the First Ghana New York Church. Pastor Dr. Kwabena Donkor, of the biblical research department of the General Conference of SDA, Washington DC, was the guest speaker.
Preaching a series of sermons which all focused on how Christians today can become empowered by God, he reminded delegates that to become empowered by God is a process and not a one moment miraculous event. "One does not all of a sudden become empowered by God. It is a process that develops after a close fellowship with God. All the examples of people who were empowered by God in the bible were God fearing people who walked with God. They were God's friends and spoke and heard God when he spoke" He said. Using the book of Acts, chapter 10, Pastor Donkor recounted how God revealed unto Peter the need to preach the gospel to all people of all nations through a vision. When God empowers you He gives you a mission to empower others in Him". He said. "God had prepared the heart of Cornelius to receive His message through Peter, As a delegate at this retreat hoping to be empowered by God prepare to reach out to everyone about your experiences with God" He said.
The retreat which gave delegates the opportunity to ractify the associations constitution also had its first officials elected. At a business meeting the then interim President Dr. Alex Clerk commended the interim executives whose term was ending and recounted some modest achievements the fellowship had made. The following were voted on and accepted to lead the fellowship until Retreat 2012
Dr Isaac Fordjour, Dr Alex Adu-Clerk and Kusi Odomse Akuoko were elected as president, vice president and secretary respectfully. Daniel Amoako was elected Associate Secretary whilst the treasurer elected was Kofi Antobam, with Akosua Oppong- Mensah as the associate treasurer. Patrick Oppong-Boateng and Rita Abankwah were elected as the youth representatives whilst Pastor Yaw Bauhin was elected as the ministerial secretary.
In another development, Dr Yeboah, one of the instruments the Lord has used in developing and nurturing Ghanaian Adventist churches throughout Europe and North America was honoured by the fellowship. With glowing tributes from family and friends, Dr Yeboah was presented with a plaque and has had a foundation named after him. The Dr Yeboah foundation was been set up to continue the work of God in the Diaspora as exemplified by Dr Yeboah.
Responding to the honor done to him, Dr Yeboah thanked the delegates and proclaimed that if God could use him, a village boy to spread His message throughout the Ghanaian Diaspora then each one present had a mission to undertake for God.
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